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H144 FPX

1991 Honda VFR400R3

Multi-colour Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,434 mi
Last recorded42,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Honda VFR400R329,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 FPX
MakeHonda
ModelVFR400R3
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,434 miles

Both footrests slightly bent

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 40,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,536 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Only one brake light bulb illuminates

Steering damper fouling clock assembly

Fail 28 Jul 2012 38,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Only one brake light bulb illuminates

Steering damper fouling clock assembly

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,275 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,980 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,860 miles

Rear tyre has a 6mm repair. Maximum recommended is 3mm.

Pass 4 May 2006 22,246 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VFR400R3?

Based on 14,263 MOT tests across 2,029 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 290
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 270
reflector on motorcycle missing 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 254
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 202
Full Honda VFR400R3 reliability report

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H144 FPX is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3 in Multi-colour with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Honda VFR400R3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VFR400R3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 290 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H144 FPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VFR400R3 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Honda VFR400R3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H144 FPX is a 1991 Honda VFR400R3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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